"Being debt free is better than spending feels."
This blog will follow the ups and downs of living on a beer budget ($40,000/year) in Ottawa. I am a 20-something girl who came out of 2 degrees with $33,000 in student loans. Through dedication and hard work that was paid off in less than a year and I now own a home. I am not a financial planner or expert, but have developed an interest in my finances and how to make the most of my income. Questions? Email me at bigcitybeerbudget@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Reading today's Globe and Mail I came across this article entitled "Gifts for the financially savvy". Looking through the article I see a piggy bank valued at $240, a digital receipt reader for $239.88, and a sleek looking shredder for $44.98.

What I've spent on personal finance tools in peanuts in comparison. Seems to me the money the Globe and Mail article is suggesting could be better used elsewhere!

I use mostly online systems like Mint (which I hear is finally available in Canada!) to keep track of my money.

That is pretty silly that they think the financially savvy would want expensive gadgets and stuff. I wouldn't buy that stuff for myself, or for others. I also would be a bit annoyed if someone gave me one of those items, because it was too expensive and stupid. Not a fan of knickknacks.